From:Packaging World

PACK EXPO International 2016 (McCormick Place, Chicago; Nov. 6–9) and the co-located Pharma EXPO, a joint venture with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), are expected to break records across the board according to show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

“The size of the show, the number of exhibiting companies, and total attendance are all projected to surpass past shows,” said Jim Pittas, PMMI Senior Vice President, trade shows.

The four-day event features more than 2,300 exhibiting companies and spans more than 1.2 million net square feet of McCormick Place exhibit space. PMMI anticipates upwards of 50,000 attendees. Registration for PACK EXPO allows visitors full access to the Pharma EXPO show floor at no additional cost.

The show will also provide learning opportunities through a series of presentations taking place at four Innovation Stages located on the show floor. Some early confirmed features include The Reusables Learning Center, sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association; The Beverage Cooler lounge, hosted by the International Society of Beverage Technologists and sponsored by BEUMER Group; The Baking & Snack Break lounge, hosted by B&CMA; The Candy Bar lounge, hosted by NCA; and The Showcase of Packaging Innovations, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company.

Registration for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO is $30 through Oct. 14, when it increases to the onsite fee of $100. Register online at www.packexpointernational.com.